MARKERS FOR SALINITY TOLERANCE IN WHEAT PLANTS AND THE USE THEREOF IN BREEDING PROGRAMS

摘要

The present invention relates to markers of a Nax locus of wheat plants, particularly durum wheat, linked to reduced sodium accumulation, as well as enhanced tolerance to saline and/or sodic soils. The present invention also relates to the use of these markers in breeding programs to produce plants with reduced sodium accumulation, as well as enhanced tolerance to saline and/or sodic soils. Furthermore, the invention relates to plants produced by these breeding programs.